Michael E. Fialkowsky

Michael E. Fialkowsky, 72 passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was loved by all and will be sadly missed by family and friends. Born on February 3, 1953 in Passaic, N.J., Michael was the son of the late Alexander and Theresa (McGrath) Fialkowsky. He grew up in Clifton, N.J. and graduated from Clifton High School in 1971. Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy, enlisting in 1972, and completing 20 years of honorable service in Naval Aviation. He had a strong sense of commitment and expertise in his field, always striving for a positive impact on aviation safety. During his active-duty years, he deployed to Sicily, Iceland, and Bermuda, as well as other countries, often leaving his family behind for 6 months. Michael was assigned to several Patrol Squadrons over the years, which included Patuxent River, Md, Jacksonville, Fl, Pensacola, Fl and Brunswick, Me. He was later assigned to his original squadron at Patuxent River, Md in 1989, where he retired from active-duty in 1992. Michael and his family remained in the Md/DC area for an additional 19 years, as he continued to work as an aviation mechanic/inspector for private military contractors at NAS Patuxent River and at Andrews Air Force Base, serving the Presidential Fleet. In 2008, he and his family returned to his home state of N.J., where he worked for regional airports, until his final retirement from the workforce in 2018. Michael was a family man and a devoted husband. In his free time, he loved spending time with his family and friends, watching football, baseball and Nascar racing. He also enjoyed fishing, boating, bowling, billiards, cooking, woodworking and gardening. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Irene (Wolinski) Fialkowsky, with whom he joined hands in Holy Matrimony on June 26, 1982 at Sacred Heart Church in Jacksonville, Fl; two loving sons, Michael Jr. and Marc, daughter Marisa Bushong (Jarett), 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, sisters Susan (Michael) Zozzaro, Joan Ellen (Walter) Turba and brother Alexander (Kim) Fialkowsky, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends are invited to gather for a viewing at Ketusky Funeral Home at 1310 Brooks Blvd, Manville, N.J. 08835 on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, September 10, 2025 starting 8:00 am at Ketusky Funeral Home, followed by 9:30 am Mass at Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, Bridgewater, N.J. Military graveside services and burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hillsborough, N.J. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made “In memory of Michael Fialkowsky” to Disabled American Veterans (DAV), National Headquarters, 860 Dolwick Dr., Erlanger, KY 41018, Attn: DAV In Memorial.

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Michael E. Fialkowsky

February 3, 1953 - September 4, 2025